WhtMtnHunter

I'd love to see where you found this info. I'm probably wrong, usually am actually. Seems that the truths/rumors would be easily alleviated if " wardens are not allowed to apply/hunt for game in the unit they patrol."?

AZGFD definitely needs to adopt some ethics rules for its employees. How about wardens are not allowed to apply/hunt for game in the unit they patrol. I can think of two instances where this would alleviate some conflict of interest. Unit 27 warden with an archery bull tag in his pocket doing aerial surveys 1-2 days before season opens, then shooting a 400+ bull he saw from the helicopter(otherwise never would have known about). Unit 3B warden giving his tag to a friend to tag a bull he wounded and didn't recover on last day of the season(then gets 100k for being unreasonably reprimanded). I'm sure there's many, many more cases I'm unaware of. Not defending the guide, personally don't like guides, but rules need to go both ways.

Yes the new version like these are HD

Someone needs these for archery bull!

Congrats! Looking forward to the pics and story

The early 80's fishing and fish quality are long long long gone! And never returning. So just get those stringers out of your head right now. I first fished there at that time and remember my grandpa lamenting we didn't catch a 10+ pounder! Those days are over. HP rules on the Ferry. Get the biggest motor your boat can handle. I had a 15HP on my 14ft similar to that one, and it was slow. Now have a 30HP on a flat bottom river boat that does OK.

I believe you. Was there in February and early May and the fishing was tough with a fly rod. Spin fishing was better but the fish weren't in traditional locations. Used to have 30-50 fish days there almost every time. Now 10 is a great day. Sad to see what has happened.

Just saw a report that the cicada hatch was starting and fishing was good on dry fly. Any cicada action?

Drive up to Hawley and Earl Park Lakes and take a look at the empty/dilapidated cabins. Think about how the owners must have, and still do feel about that deal. The apaches in particular take pride in sticking it to the non-members. At least you didn't lose a house, or any money!

Had this same hunt a few years ago. My best friend made it up for a week and was with me when I finally tagged out after 21 days. Little did I know that it would be his last big game hunt. So many great memories up there. My advice is buy, borrow, or rent a tracked vehicle( snowmobile or UTV) and go the opening 4-5 days to the trick tank/salt lick at the west end of the 268 road. They always kill 2-3 good bulls in the first few days at the far west end of the hunt area but you will have to typically get thru some deep snow to get there. After that first 4-5 days I would wait until the last 2 weeks of the hunt and go at it hard. There is no way to avoid the guides, hopefully you only have to deal with 1 or it could get ugly. There is a fakebook group you can join if you want more up to date info, just keep in mind that some of the things posted there are not entirely accurate and may be intended to deter DIY hunters. Good luck! Hope you get a great bull!

Wow, after all those years of decimating the unit 33 population they actually have hunts with 150 tags? They used to have several hunts of 750+ tags each. Maybe in a few years it will become a premiere unit again! Buy a lion tag!

Going guided, co-op, or DIY? Might help narrow down relevant info to give

Haven't been used in years but still fairly good glass and getting hard to find. 10x40's with soft case. Flagstaff. SOLD

Anyone there?